Delaware State Police
News Release

Laurel Man Wanted for Assault

 

Released Monday, April 6, 2009

 

Ellendale – The Delaware State Police are seeking the assistance of the public in locating a 33-year-old Laurel man who is wanted in connection to an assault.  Yesterday at approximately 9:50 pm, troopers responded to residence on New Hope Road in Ellendale after it was reported Dwayne A. Daniels forced entry into the 50-year-old male’s home and assaulted him.

 

The investigation revealed Daniels went to the home, forced entry by breaking through the front door, and proceeded to assault the victim by punching and biting him.  The reason for Daniels presence at the home was that he was seeking the location of an ex-girlfriend and discovered she was with the homeowner.

 

The assault occurred in the midst of the 24-year-old ex-girlfriend and her two children ages four and three.  Daniels is also the father of these children.  As the assault was occurring, the woman called 911 prompting Daniels to flee the home.  The victim sustained several abrasions, contusions and lacerations. He was taken to Milford Memorial Hospital where he was treated and released.

 

Arrest warrants have been obtained on Daniels for Burglary 1^st degree (F), Assault 2^nd degree (F), two counts of Endangering the Welfare of a Child (M) and Criminal Mischief (M). 

 

The Delaware State Police are currently seeking the whereabouts of Daniels and are asking for anyone who has information to contact investigators at Troop 7 at 302.644.5020 or Crime Stoppers at 1.800.TIP.3333.

 

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